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AGENDA
BOARD MEETING
March 23, 2026
9:00 AM
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Consideration and Approval of March 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Staff and Consultant Reports
8. Consideration and Action on Business Agenda Items (Motion and Roll Call Vote or Voice Votes)
a) Bills
b) Payroll
c) Appointment of Regina Estes to serve as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority Board
d) Material Letting for Morgan County’s 2026 County M.F.T. Maintenance
e) Engineering Contract Approval for repairs to Concord Arenzville Road Bridge
9. Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)
10. Chairman’s Remarks
11. Adjournment
MORGAN COUNTY BOARD MEETING
March 23rd, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on March 23rd, 2026 at 9 am. Chr. Wankel asked for roll call. County Clerk Sills asked for roll call as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “present”, Commissioner Woods answered “present” and Chr. Wankel answered “present “. The Clk. informed the Chr. a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.
Chr. Wankel said the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said the next order of business is the approval of the minutes from the March 9th, 2026 board meeting. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has been approved.
Public Comment-none
Committee Reports-Commissioner Woods gave an update on HRAP there was a discussion.
Staff and Consultant Reports-Commissioner Woods let the board know about a possible resolution on a data center there was a discussion.
Chr. Wankel said that bills for $64,526.86 need approval from the board for payment. There is discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the payment of bills in the stated amount as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said verifiable payroll for signing on the 26 and distribution on the 30 of March, respectfully, needs approval from the board. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked for roll call. Clk. Sills asked for roll call for the verifiable payroll as stated as follows, Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. Sills informed the Chr. the motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said next on the agenda that needs board approval is the Appointment of Regina Estes to serve as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority Board. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Appointment of Regina Estes to serve as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority Board. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. Wankel asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. informed the board that a Material Letting for Morgan County’s 2026 County M.F.T. Maintenance needs approval from the board. Matt Coultas from the Highway Dept. was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Wood made a motion to approve the Material Letting for Morgan County’s 2026 County M.F.T. Maintenance, Commissioner Woods seconded the motion. Chr. asked Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Chr. Wankel said next is an Engineering Contract Approval for repairs to Concord Arenzville Road Bridge that needs approval from the board. Matt Coultas for the Highway Dept. was present and there was a discussion. Commissioner Woods made a motion to approve the Engineering Contract Approval for repairs to concord Arenzville Road Bridge. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. Chr. asked the Clk. for roll call. Clk. asked for roll call as follows. Commissioner Wood answered “aye”, Commissioner Woods answered “aye” and Chr. Wankel answered “aye”. Clk. informed the Chr. motion has passed.
Closed Meeting Session (only if needed)-none
Chairman’s Remarks-none
Commissioner Woods made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wood seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. The motion has passed and the meeting stands adjourned.